Dated 1855 Regiment Marked Prussian M1852 Infantry Sidearm ‘Faschinenmesser’ Short Sword and Scabbard by Maker Schitzler & Kirschbaum. 21384. Swords

This Prussian M1852 Infantry Sidearm has a straight, unfullered single-edged 18 ½ inch blade which is double-edged towards the tip an S-shaped brass cross hilt, brass grip which is smooth on the inner side (which sits against the uniform) and ribbed on the outer side. It comes with its original black leather scabbard with brass throat, frog stud and chape. It has regimental markings to both the hilt of the blade and the throat piece of the scabbard; S.A. 3. with FW 54 under crown’ and SAA 18-mark currently unknown and inspection stamps to the scabbard. Maker’s mark to the blade is Schnitzler and Kirschbaum (S&K) of Germany. The spine is stamped; Crown over FW over 55 over 3 (1855 date of manufacture). The blade is in excellent shape with minor age related staining. The scabbard is in good order, the metalwork has slight movement but is intact. The leather has a nice patina and the stitching is intact *2 small holes 1/3rd from the top at the rear*. Please see images for regimental marks and inspection stamps. The price for this very good pair includes UK delivery. 21384.